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Ageing brings unique journeys, especially for LGBTQ individuals and couples.
Join us to explore how to navigate physical and mental health challenges, strengthen connections to reduce loneliness, and access support within our healthcare system for a more active and fulfilling life. Let’s celebrate resilience and find strength in community as we embrace each new season in life.
We will be discussing these topics:
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- Physical and mental health challenges encountered by LGBTQ individuals and couples later in life
- Loneliness, social isolation, and the critical role of community and support systems
- Accessibility within Singapore’s public healthcare system and available subsidy options
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OUR SPEAKERS
Dinesh Vasu Dash
Chief Executive Officer at the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)
Dinesh was previously with the Ministry of Health, where he led the Crisis Strategy and Operations Group and the Healthier SG Implementation Office. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dinesh oversaw critical functions, including contact tracing and testing, quarantine and isolation, community treatment facilities and home recovery. He was instrumental in leading Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccination push, which enabled Singapore to achieve one of the highest vaccination and booster rates globally.
Dinesh also managed MOH’s operational strategy for the prevention and control of infectious diseases, as well as medical preparedness and response to civil disasters and national emergencies. For his efforts, he was among the 32 Singaporeans who were awarded the Public Service Star (COVID-19) award in 2023 by the President of Singapore.
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Simon Leow
Co-Founder of Happiness Initiative
Simon has been fascinated with the science of well-being and believes that well-being skills can be made accessible to everyone. He oversees the research and development department at Happiness Initiative, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting happiness and well-being in Singapore and the region. He loves to take a data driven approach to building a culture of well-being in organisations and communities.
His strengths include creativity, love for learning, and kindness. His purpose is to build a community that promotes the practice of well-being so that individuals, organisations, and communities can thrive.
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Hui Yin
Registered Counsellor and Director of Soul Reconnection
Gambling & Substance Addiction Specialist
Hui Yin is a compassionate mental health professional with over a decade of experience specialising in mental health, addiction, and relationship issues. Drawing on her unique insights into living a joyful and authentic life, she integrates psychology and spirituality to guide individuals in enhancing self-awareness, cultivating self-acceptance, embracing self-compassion, and promoting self-transformation. She is a strong advocate for self-healing as an essential foundation for building deep and meaningful relationships.
Inspired by her personal journey as a queer individual, Hui Yin is deeply committed to empowering others to overcome struggles, fostering personal growth, nurturing community resilience, and elevating collective consciousness.
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Shania Yusof
Volunteer at The T Project
Shania’s life journey is a powerful testament to her resilience and unwavering commitment to acceptance. After a 20-year battle with gender dysphoria, she finally embraced her identity as a transgender woman. Since 2005, Shania has been actively involved in special-needs education, working closely with neuro-diverse individuals in teaching, course development, training, and business development. Recently, she transitioned into the arts sector as a theatre-maker, participating in the production trans:mission, which featured an all-transgender cast. Her work also extends to grants management.
Shania’s dedication to the transgender community is equally impactful. She participates in outreach events, befriends shelter residents through The T Project, and provides peer support at Greenhouse for LGBTQIA+ addiction and trauma recovery. After recently completing her gender confirmation surgery, Shania now lives authentically and confidently. She continues to mentor others, and her journey is a testament to her determination to champion inclusivity, self-discovery, and empowerment.
Charles Ho
Peer Facilitator at Pelangi Pride Centre’s Ageing Forward Initiative
Ageing Forward is a peer support group initiative by Pelangi Pride Centre for lesbian, bi, and queer women (LBQW) aged 40 and above. The group focuses on helping individuals navigate life’s complexities in a safe space. Facilitated by mental health professionals, their sessions include insightful discussions, shared experiences, and strategies for promoting psychological well-being in the Singapore context.